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Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs) are companies that build and operate local “last-mile” electricity networks that extend the existing grid to connect new developments. Created by Ofgem to introduce competition, IDNOs offer developers faster, more flexible and often lower-cost alternatives to the traditional network operators. This guide explains the role of IDNOs. Here’s what we…

Since the early 2000s, the UK Government has subsidised the development of renewables on the national grid but has provided no direction on where these should be built. Following financial incentives, developers built huge wind farms off the coast of Scotland, Britain’s windiest region. The problem is that demand for power in Scotland is limited,…

As part of the Great British Energy programme, the UK Government has selected Rolls-Royce to construct three small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) and has pledged £2.5 billion to support the development of this next-generation reactor technology. Rolls-Royce’s 470 MW modular reactor design promises to deliver low-carbon, reliable electricity built in factories rather than on vast…

The Great Grid Upgrade is a marketing campaign created by National Grid to explain its construction of 17 new major power transmission lines. Over the next decade, this will involve 550 kilometres of new overhead power lines, approximately 1,300 steel pylons, and six new subsea high-voltage cables. Framed as essential for Britain’s net zero transition…

Great British Energy (GBE) is the UK’s new publicly owned energy company, created to accelerate the transition to clean power, cut bills, enhance energy security, and create jobs. Its mission is to act as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of clean energy projects. GBE is Britain’s answer to EDF in France and Vattenfall in…

Is solar a worthwhile investment for your business? With volatile energy prices and sustainability rising on the corporate agenda, this is an increasingly important question for many organisations. A commercial solar installation can be a highly effective investment, but the financial return varies from site to site. To provide clarity, we’ve built a calculator that…